PhD Research Fellowship in Miniaturized Droplet Biotechnology 1140 views

NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology invites applications for a PhD position within Miniaturized Droplet Biotechnology at the Department of Physics. The position is funded by NTNU Biotechnology.

About the PhD position:

  • The research activity is within the field of microfluidics.
  • The primary aim is to develop a platform for efficient preparation of gel beads, and double emulsions in the size range of 10 to 50 micrometer.
  • The secondary objective is to include a proof-of-concept application, utilizing the to be developed miniaturized droplet technology, relevant for a biotechnological /biomedical application.
  • The project will involve: design and fabrication of microfluidic devices; optimization of gel bead and double emulsion processes; a proof-of-concept screening strategy, for a biologically relevant application based on miniaturized gel beads and/or double emulsions.
  • The use of various techniques such as advanced microscopy, cell biology and image processing will also be used.

Qualifications:

  • Applicant must be highly motivated with a completed Master’s degree in Bio-nanotechnology, Physics, Biophysics, BioMems, Nanotechnology, Microfluidics or related areas.
  • Applicant must demonstrate the clean room experience for soft lithography based microfluidic device fabrication, microfluidic device characterization for soft material mesoscale structure formation, data analysis and interpretation.
  • Applicants with additional competence within (bio) polymer gelation of injectable systems and molecular biology will be preferred.
  • Applicant be highly competent, motivated, ambitious and possess excellent English qualifications.

Application:

Applications must include the following:

  • CV
  • Certificates (Bachelor and Master), possible publications and other scientific works
  • Copies of transcripts
  • Copies of documentation on English language proficiency test
  • Reference letters
  • Applications to be submitted electronically through online job portal
  • The reference number of the position is: NV- 113/17
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Organization NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Fellowship Level Doctoral
Country Norway
Subject areas Bio-nanotechnology, Physics, Biophysics, BioMems, Nanotechnology, Microfluidics
Fellowship amount Varies
Eligibility Open to all nationalities
Deadline 5th November 2017
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